New Jersey's new governor is seeking everyday hero nominees

DYLAN WILSON / THE JERSEY JOURNALGov.-Elect Chris Christie, shown greeting passers by at Boulevard Drinks at Journal Square in Jersey City in June, is seeking everyday heroes to be honored at his innauguration.Gov.-Elect Chris Christie is seeking nominations of everyday heroes in communities across the state.

The theme of Christie’s inauguration Jan. 19 is “Rebuilding New Jersey Together: Pride through Service and Community,” and during the event the new governor plans to honor everyday heroes.

“Tell us who your New Jersey hero is and how he or she is making a difference right here at home,” the inauguration Web site says. “Nominate the man or woman who has dedicated his or her time and efforts to making New Jersey a better place to live.”
The nominees will be listed on the website and five will be selected to attend the inauguration.

Christie and his Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will be sworn in at the Trenton War Memorial at noon. Space is limited and the event is by invitation only.

There will be a mass at Newark Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, which is also invitation only. The mass will be followed by a $500-per-person reception at The Prudential Center in Newark.

A portion of the reception ticket proceeds will be donated to three charities, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, the National Guard State Family Readiness Council and DAYTOP.